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"Vertical Integration" key for BayWa, T&G Global

T&G's forecast revenue for 2022 would imply a 140% growth rate, so we asked executives how this might be possible.
February 16 , 2017

'There will be problems if berry category doesn't change', says SanLucar exec

Holger Brandt describes a "huge threat" to the berry industry, as well as company developments in new varieties and the Chinese market.
February 16 , 2017

Chilean cherry growers must act now to produce strong 2017-18 crop, warns industry rep

A cherry consultant says this season past season's quality left a lot to be desired.
February 16 , 2017

Let's not blow vegetable shortage "out of proportion", says Total Produce chief

A Total Produce executive discusses the recent EU vegetable crisis, Brexit implications, and a Brazilian acquisition that was quietly made last year.
February 15 , 2017

Ecuador: Wana Bana turns heads at Fruit Logistica

It's often the case at fresh produce events that certain stands attract a lot of traffic, not because they are particularly well-known but rather their rare products are so unfamiliar.
February 15 , 2017

Poland: Appolonia sends first exports to China

After years of negotiations to gain access to China, the association has set a goal of 200 containers for the season.
February 15 , 2017

Italy: Southern Seed samples new mini-melons at Fruit Logistica

No, this is not a tennis ball.
February 14 , 2017

Uruguay 'migrating' citrus exports to U.S., China

The EU has traditionally been a leading market for Uruguayan fruit growers, but tariffs are pushing exports elsewhere.
February 14 , 2017

Fresh produce takes greater perishables share at Lufthansa Cargo

A German airline executive notes an uptick in fruit and vegetable imports into Europe, with an added surge in re-exports to China.
February 14 , 2017

Mission Produce to open four new avocado ripening centers worldwide

During Fruit Logistica in Berlin, company executives discussed market development and their take on Latin American trade issues.
February 13 , 2017